The public forum features study proposals from across the graduate programs: nine (9) from the Master of Arts in Literature, two (2) from the Master of Science in Applied Mathematics, and one (1) from the Master of Science in Biology.��Present in the event were the Vice President for Academic Affairs 𝓓𝓻. 𝓙𝓮𝓷𝓮𝓲𝓯𝓮𝓻 𝓒. 𝓝𝓾𝓮𝓿𝓪; Dean of the Office of the Advanced Studies𝓓𝓻. 𝓔𝓿𝓮𝔂𝓽𝓱 𝓟. 𝓓𝓮𝓵𝓲𝓰𝓮𝓻𝓸; CAS Dean 𝓓𝓻. 𝓜𝓪𝓻𝓷𝓲𝓮 𝓖𝓻𝓪𝓬𝓮 𝓘. 𝓢𝓸𝓷𝓲𝓬𝓸; and GSAS Head and CAS Associate Dean 𝓓𝓻. 𝓐𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓵 𝓒. 𝓟𝓮𝓭𝓻𝓪𝓷𝓸. The Program Heads were also in attendance: 𝓓𝓻. 𝓐𝓷𝓰𝓮𝓵𝓸 𝓛𝓮𝓷𝓪𝓻𝓭 𝓔. 𝓨𝓾 (Master of Arts in Literature), 𝓓𝓻. 𝓡𝓾𝓼𝓼𝓮𝓵 𝓙. 𝓐𝓹𝓸𝓻𝓫𝓸 (Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics), 𝓓𝓻. 𝓐𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓵 𝓒. 𝓟𝓮𝓭𝓻𝓪𝓷𝓸(Master of Science in Applied Mathematics), and 𝓓𝓻. 𝓒𝓲𝓷𝓭𝔂 𝓖𝓻𝓪𝓬𝓮 𝓢. 𝓐𝓫𝓪𝓼(Master of Science in Biology).

The academic community gathered for a meaningful celebration of scholarship and intellectual rigor, highlighting the essential role of research in advancing knowledge and contributing to national development. The event brought together graduate students, faculty members, and distinguished external evaluators, all of whom shared a commitment to academic excellence and innovation. �In her welcome remarks, Dean Sonico emphasized the unifying purpose that transcends disciplinary boundaries. She noted that regardless of one’s field of specialization, the ultimate goal remains the same, and that is to produce research that contributes meaningfully to the ever-expanding body of knowledge. It sets the tone of a deeply rooted intellectual collaboration and scholarly purpose.

Delivering the inspirational message, VPAA Nueva underscored the challenges of the research process. She said, “In every inquiry, there is always uncertainty. Process of Trial and Error.” While acknowledging its tedious nature, she commended the participants for their perseverance, recognizing them as part of the few who endure and succeed. Dr. Nueva highlighted consistency as a fundamental key to effective research and encouraged scholars to remain committed to their passions. She further emphasized that research is not merely an academic requirement but a transformative skill.

Providing the rationale for the event, Dr. Ariel C. Pedrano highlighted the integration of academic programs to generate knowledge aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and with the University and College Research Agenda. He reiterated the Institution’s vision of becoming a premier research university, reminding participants of their role in achieving this collective aspiration.

The program also featured the introduction of external reactors who provided critical insights and expert evaluation of the research presentations. For the Master of Science in Biology, Dr. Cindy Grace S. Abas introduced 𝓜𝓻. 𝓛𝓸𝓾𝓲𝓮 𝓐. 𝓑𝓪𝓷𝓪𝓽𝓮, 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓜𝓻. 𝓚𝔂𝓵𝓮 𝓗𝓮𝓯𝓯𝓷𝓮𝓻 𝓜. 𝓡𝓸𝔂𝓸, all affiliated with Holy Cross of Davao College. For the Master of Arts in Literature, Dr. Angelo Lenard E. Yu presented the panel of reactors, that included 𝓓𝓻. 𝓑𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓵𝔂 𝓖𝓪𝓵𝓸𝓻𝓹𝓸𝓻𝓽 𝓟𝓮𝓫𝓻𝓲𝓪-𝓣𝓪𝓰𝓪 from Bukidnon State University and 𝓓𝓻. 𝓙𝓾𝓭𝓲𝓽𝓱 𝓓. 𝓓𝓪𝓵𝓪𝓰𝓪𝓷 of Ateneo de Davao University. Meanwhile, for the Master of Science in Applied Mathematics, Dr. Ariel C. Pedrano introduced 𝓓𝓻. 𝓐𝓷𝓪𝓵𝓮𝓷 𝓜𝓪𝓵𝓷𝓮𝓰𝓻𝓸-𝓥𝓲𝓭𝓪𝓵 of Ateneo de Davao University, alongside 𝓜𝓻. 𝓕𝓻𝓪𝓷𝓬𝓲𝓼 𝓐. 𝓜𝓪𝓷𝓲𝓬𝓸 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓜𝓼. 𝓚𝓻𝓲𝓼 𝓓𝓸𝓶𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓾𝓲𝓽𝓸-𝓑𝓪𝓻𝓷𝓲𝓭𝓸, both educators from the Department of Education.

In her closing remarks, Office of the Advanced Studies Dean 𝓓𝓻. 𝓔𝓿𝓮𝔂𝓽𝓱 𝓟. 𝓓𝓮𝓵𝓲𝓰𝓮𝓻𝓸 extended her congratulations to all presenters, recognizing their efforts as a significant milestone toward completing their Advanced Studies. Dr. Deligero encouraged participants to take the next step in their academic journey and invited them to engage in thesis-to-publication initiatives. Expressing gratitude to both the researchers and the external panelists, she acknowledged their invaluable contributions to the continuous advancement of research and development.

The event stood as a testament to the enduring commitment of the academic community to fostering data excellence, promoting collaborative discourse, and advancing societal progress in Life through Sustainability and Inclusion.